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Data scientist discovers the magic of Purdue’s online Master of Science in Applied Statistics program

12-11-2025

For Madeline Fuchs, opportunity didn’t knock. It popped up as a Walt Disney Co. LinkedIn advertisement looking for grad students to intern in Florida. In a fairy tale twist, now she is completing her Master of Science in Applied Statistics degree online while mastering a new full-time position.


2025-26 Frederick L. Hovde Distinguished Lecturer - Susan Murphy

11-24-2025

Susan A. Murphy is Mallinckrodt Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science and Associate Faculty at the Kempner Institute, Harvard University. She will present her research to the Purdue University College of Science as a 2025-26 Frederick L. Hovde Distinguished Lecturer.


Purdue Actuarial Science Leads AI-Driven Research in Advancing the Profession

11-18-2025

Faculty in Purdue University’s Actuarial Science Program are leading innovative research that applies data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to address some of the most pressing challenges in insurance and risk management today.


Purdue Actuarial Science Expands to Indianapolis

11-18-2025

The Purdue Actuarial Science Program is expanding its reach with a new presence at Purdue University in Indianapolis, bringing Purdue’s top-ranked actuarial education to students in central Indiana.


Purdue Statistics Professor Elected Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences

11-12-2025

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) elected Atinuke Olusola Adebanji, associate professor of practice in the Department of Statistics at Purdue University, to its Fellowship during its 223rd General Meeting of Fellows


Purdue Actuarial Science Recognized as Center of Actuarial Excellence

11-11-2025

Purdue’s Actuarial Science Program stands at the forefront of actuarial education, blending rigorous academics with real-world relevance.


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